Which is the best park in the US?

[andrus]

I am planning a trip to the USA, maybe this year maybe next year.. But hence it's quite expensive to travel to the states from europe and hence I'm only a poor student I dont have the money to cruise the whole continent!

Therefore I'm asking for some advice! I probably only have the opportunity to visit one park, so my question to you is: which park do you find to be the best in the states thrill-wise?

I've included the parks that look best imo in the poll, if you have another personal favourite feel free to vote on "others" and post which is your favourite! :--D

 

[Ben]

Magic Mountain <3

 

[RCF]

Although Busch Europe doesn't have many rides, they're all quite good and the scenery is amazing. In terms of rides, you may want to choose Cedar Point or Magic Mountain, as they all have a good selection of rides, and they both have a lot. SFGA has Ka, and Toro, and Nitro, which are always good, and IOA has DD and Incredible Hulk. So that's a good selection for you to choose from, but if anything I would choose Busch Gardens Williamsburg, or Six lags Magic Mountain.

 

[Rush]

Do Islands of Adventure. It's a fantastic park and it's also got loads of other parks within an hour's drive. Such as Universal, Disney, SeaWorld and Busch.

Disney's really expensive but I think you can get both Universal Parks, Sea World AND Busch Gardens Africa in one flexi-pass.

Busch Gardens Europe, although fantastic isn't very close to much. It's still a good 2 and half hours away from Washington Dulles as well. If you do Great Adventure, you can also check out New York as well so be sure to check that one out too.

 

[andrus]

^That's great news! I had no idea that the Busch parks and Universal collaborated if I go to Florida I can do three interesting parks then! (don't bother of Disney, I'm looking for thrills not kiddie coasters and mickey mouse ^^)

 

[Snoo]

Been to em all and BGE is the best by far. I'd rank them as:

1. BGE
2. IoA
3. CP
4. SFMM
5. BGA
6. SFGAdv

 

[CreditCrazy]

I would definitely go to Cedar Point. It's an amazing park and one everyone should go to. Best coaster collection on the list, nice park, it'll keep you busy for a couple days and this way if you go to Cedar Point, you won't really be missing out on other parks in the area (for example if you go to SFMM you miss Knott's and Disney, IOA you miss the rest of the Orlando parks etc.)

 

[Brookes]

^That's great news! I had no idea that the Busch parks and Universal collaborated if I go to Florida I can do three interesting parks then! (don't bother of Disney, I'm looking for thrills not kiddie coasters and mickey mouse ^^)

This may be your perception but dont forget Tower of Terror, Rock 'n Rollercoaster and Expedition Everest. Out of the ones listed I have only visited Islands of Adventure and Busch Gardens Africa, with Busch being my favourite park I have ever visited. The setting is beautiful, the park as a whole is amazing, and the coasters are just fantastic. However, it depends whether you want loads of coasters or a general park experience.

 

[Nemesis Inferno]

BGE...

Followed by Kennywood...

 

[andrus]

Go to Florida for the amazing theme parks and experience. If all you're interested in is coasters (which is a damned shame, if that's the case), go to amusement parks. You get more quantity for your dollar.

Well indeed we don't share many opinions! ^^

For sure I do like a well themed amusement park with a nice atmosphere, but I never watch any shows or anything like that.. I ride coasters for the thrill :--D I wanne go as fast and high as possible, be inverted as many times as possible and get the most extreme airtime possible! Then I'm satisfied But I do choose quality over quantity! Meaning I would rather ride Dragon Khan once than a Boomerang 50...

That's really why I asked for help. Because if Six Flags really just have rides that break down all the time and lack theming, then it still might would be a better option to visit one of the Busch Parks even though Magic Mountain and Great Adventure probably have the largest collection of high thrill coasters! (Maybe CP would count in here too)

 

[andrus]

What opinions are you talking about?

I was referring to the "13" topic, and then we disagree again with rides/amusent parks with this:

Go to Florida for the amazing theme parks and experience. If all you're interested in is coasters (which is a damned shame, if that's the case), go to amusement parks. You get more quantity for your dollar.

:lol:
And then I explained myself that I for sure do want theming etc, but that I rather go on a big good coaster than watch the shows at the park..

 

[andrus]

^Thanks! Boulder Dash and Bizarro for sure looks awesome and worth the extra travelling! And SF GAdv looks really good :--D El Toro, Nitro and Ka are rides that rank very high on my wish-list!

 

[*rollercoasterLOVER*]

Cedar Point. They have the best of everything you could think of.